Jorge Veiga

Jorge de Oliveira Veiga, known professionally as Jorge Veiga, was born on April 14, 1910 in Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is a singer and composer. He also specialized in sambas of various styles, including gafieira and carnival sambas, and became known for his distinctive vocal style. He began his career as a singer after being discovered while working as a painter and singing during his shifts. His breakthrough came when he started performing in local circuses and pavilions around Rio de Janeiro in 1934. Veiga's first recording was "Adeus João" in 1939, alongside accordionist Antenógenes Silva. Veiga's most notable achievement was the re-recording of "Acertei no mirir" in 1959. Veiga passed away on June 29, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro.